5 EASY WAYS TO ‘GREEN’ YOUR HOME

1. Know what you want

Ask yourself first: Do you want an actual garden or to just put some greens in the corners of your house? After that, consider if you want to do it alone (based on your instinct and online research), or do you want a professional group to do landscaping for you?

2. Location matters

Like any real estate investment, make sure that the location of your garden is in an ideal position. If outside, study the wind, sun, and weather patterns in order to maximize the growth potentials of your plants. This is also the case for indoor plants. You don’t want to place them in areas where air circulation and sun exposure are poor.

3. Start small

You don’t have to copy every garden peg you see on Instagram or Twitter. Most of the time, these were done by professionals who have years of experience in gardening. Purchase a few plants that are “sturdy” and can survive with minimal supervision. Gradually expand your “green inventory” as time goes by and as you learn more about them.

4. Experiment with variation, sizes, and colors

Once you are familiar with different plants, start combining varieties of flowers, shrubs, and grass for a sense of adventure and drama. Mix red flowers with yellow blooms. Use the soil effectively by planting different varieties of fruits or vegetables. Like curating a museum exhibit, your garden becomes an extension of your taste and design leaning.

5. Keep your green passion alive

It is sad to see a space with wilting plants and arid soil. But there’s nothing more depressing than seeing someone exhausted and losing the “green” steam. Keep your interest burning by attending gardening events after the GCQ, joining groups of enthusiasts who can help you, or by learning on your own with info online. Sometimes, it takes a village to make your garden thrive and your passion alive.